VYPE Sideline is the official action sports coverage platform powered by VYPE Media. Formerly Phlox Photography’s Action Sports platform, we deliver the same trusted photography, videography, and personal touch—now with expanded access, coverage, and reach.
We joined forces with VYPE Media to expand coverage, improve access to events, and provide a stronger overall experience for athletes, families, and programs.
You can reserve a Spotlight Gallery before the event to guarantee coverage, or browse and purchase photos from the event gallery after it’s posted.
A Spotlight Gallery is a preordered, athlete-focused photo package that guarantees coverage. It includes a full set of professionally edited images featuring your athlete during their event.
A Video Spotlight is a preordered, athlete-focused video that guarantees coverage. It includes a 30-90 second highlight reel of your athlete’s greatest moments during an event, edited for maximum impact and great for social media posts and recruitment content.
No—but it’s the only way to guarantee your athlete will be photographed.
You can still browse the event gallery and purchase photos after the game, but photos of your athlete are not guaranteed.
Spotlights can be reserved through the VYPE Sideline platform prior to the event. Availability is limited for each game.
Galleries are typically posted within a few days after the event, depending on coverage and volume.
All photos/videos are delivered through the VYPE Sideline platform. For post-game galleries, check out our Past Events page. For preordered Spotlight Galleries, you should receive a gallery link via email when your athlete’s photos are available.
For Spotlights, preorder a personalized gallery via the Future Events page. After the event, you can purchase digital downloads or products directly through the platform on the Past Events page.
Yes. Previous purchases and galleries remain accessible and are not affected by the transition to VYPE Sideline.
Yes. prints can be ordered directly or produced from previously purchased digital downloads.
In the notes of the order, please provide as much information as possible i.e. location on field (e.g., yardline, row, etc), instrument, section. We will usually consult with a director/coach/chaperone to assist us in identifying and tracking your performer. For drill team, we normally find your performer on the field during pregame festivities to introduce ourselves and verify their field position during the routine (Note: please tell your performer that you’ve ordered a Spotlight package, it may save them and our photographers some awkward moments.)
Every week, we update our schedule and preorder page Click on the link to reach the pre-order form, after selecting the Spotlight package you want, select your name and team and input players information, we will do the rest.
Yes! Under the VYPE umbrella, we offer a full range of graphic design services and products. Visit VYPE Graphics to inquire about athlete banners, posters, social media visuals, and many more custom-designed graphics for programs, teams, and individual athletes.
Yes! Under the VYPE umbrella, we offer a full range of visual media content ranging from action sports photography and videography to media days, headshots, and more! Contact Us to inquire about Media Days for your program!
Yes! We offer video spotlights, highlight reels, and more! Book your video spotlight on our Future Events page.
Yes. We partner with athletic programs and booster clubs to provide action sports coverage and fundraising opportunities. A percentage of profits from action sports media sales go back to booster clubs.
You can reach our team through the contact form on the VYPE Sideline website. We’re happy to assist with any questions or concerns.
If you did not reserve a Spotlight Gallery, coverage is not guaranteed. For future events, we recommend preordering to ensure your athlete is captured.
Reserve a Spotlight Gallery before the event to guarantee your athlete is covered.
